Diamond caper in disguise and a slipper clue
A narrator uncovers a plot to steal Mrs Delarlo's diamonds smuggled in a slipper. Monsieur de Ravenol, posing as an Italian agent, is foiled when a hidden slipper betrays him. The heroine and Billy plot a counter trap to recover or safeguard the diamonds, while danger looms.
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Monsieur
Mrs. Delarlo
Claire
George
Monsieur DE Ravenol
America
Mrs. Delario
Billy Rivers
Billy
Eureka
Mia
Delario
Byaciniha
Bily
Prices in Dawson During the 1898 Gold Rush
A book review recalls Dawson Alaska during the 1898 gold fever with sugar at seventy five dollars a sack flour at one dollar a pound eggs a dollar and a half each. A man about to run out of money used news about the Spanish American war to lure a crowd to a ball for one dollar admission drawing five hundred men to the post office scene.
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Alaskan
Dawson
Hard Worker Faith in Congressman Drawn in Debate
A Birmingham Agee Herald reader praises a congressman with steady support, noting the official consistently sends free seeds crop reports and detailed information about boll weevil control, cave dwellers, and related farming pamphlets, while quoting mixed dialect remarks about diligence.
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Colebes
Skeeter
Birmingham
Llerald
Thrift Garden Plans Are Due
An agriculture department drive urges planning ahead for 1920 thrift gardens to cut food costs. East Potomac Park Garden Club members in Washington, D. C. produced substantial vegetable yields last year, feeding about 1500 people from 40 by 100 foot plots. The article urges households to plan a garden in January, emphasize a written plan and succession planting, and to use spare hours for garden work to supplement farmers. It notes regional timing for planting and stresses the need for careful planning, intercropping, and keeping to a schedule. Begin now to plan a thrift garden for 1920.
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United States Department of Agriculture
East Potomac Park Garden Club
Washington, D. C
United States
Ways tuberculosis may be introduced in herds
The U S department of agriculture outlines several infection routes for healthy herds. Risk comes from buying animals from uncertified herds, feeding calves dairy products from tuberculous cows, showing cattle at fairs, shipping cars that touched diseased cattle, and pastures with infected cattle. Disease can develop slowly with no visible signs, so testing is advised.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Forecasts of Great Value to Shippers and Growers
The weather bureau and USDA note special forecasts for winter shipper needs. These warnings on cold waves help carriers delay or protect perishable goods, reducing shipment uncertainty and losses. The service benefits growers, transportation firms, and buyers by stabilizing arrivals and cutting food waste in cold conditions.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Farm Advice Warns: Bigger Crops Won’t Ensure Profits
The piece urges farmers to start a production ledger now, notes losses from improper storage like celery, and stresses prudence. It warns that neglect and carelessness won't yield returns, and recommends reserving space for crops and livestock to upgrade profitability.
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Bobbs-Merrill Company
Mossoo
Monaleur
Thrift
Middle States
New England
Minnesota
Department of Agriculture
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